Eaton Syalon are currently recruiting for a leading FTSE 250 business who are looking for an experienced Transactional Finance Team Leader to join their team based on the outskirts of Derby. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone with transactional finance and team management experience to manage a small team, drive process improvements, and support the transactional operations of a growing business. Key Responsibilities: As a Transactional Team Leader, you will: Team Management: Oversee the day-to-day activities of the transactional team, ensuring smooth and effective operations. Monitor Ongoing Processes: Manage key processes such as invoicing, crediting, and cash allocation to ensure accuracy and timely completion. Controls & Checks: Ensure regular checks and controls are maintained to uphold financial integrity. Unallocated Cash Reporting: Lead the reporting of unallocated cash KPIs, ensuring accurate tracking and resolution of discrepancies. Direct Debit Collections: Oversee and manage the direct debit collections process, ensuring successful and timely payments. Complex Account Reconciliations: Handle complex account reconciliations, ensuring the timely resolution of any issues. Bad Debt Write-Off: Manage the process of bad debt write-offs, ensuring proper approvals and documentation. Internal Audits: Support internal audits by ensuring all necessary documentation and processes are in place. Team Guidance and Support: Provide ongoing guidance and support to the team, helping them to improve performance and reach their potential. Process Improvements: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to streamline operations. Policies & Procedures: Develop and enforce departmental policies, procedures, and quality/service standards. Cover for Team Absences: Provide coverage for team sickness and holidays, ensuring continuity of operations. Month-End Deadlines: Ensure month-end deadlines are met by coordinating team activities and managing workload effectively. Liaise with Management: Work closely with management and wider teams to communicate progress, issues, and updates on processes. Ad-Hoc Duties: Perform other ad-hoc duties as requested by the line manager to support the overall department. About You: To be successful in this role, you will need: Proven experience in a team leader role, ideally with a Finance function. Strong knowledge of financial processes, including invoicing, crediting, cash allocation, account reconciliation, and direct debit collections is desired but not essential. A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to work with complex data and information. A commitment to continuous improvement and team development. What's On Offer: Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working to balance home and office life. On-Site Parking: Convenient parking at the office for a hassle-free commute. Competitive Salary: A competitive salary up to £35,000 with additional benefits. Career Development: Opportunities for growth and progression within a FTSE 250 business. If you're a motivated and experienced finance professional looking to take on a leadership role in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.